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234B Loader

High performance and efficiency for merchandizing and loading. SPECS BENEFITS DEALER

234B Loader

High performance and efficiency for merchandizing and loading. SPECS BENEFITS DEALER Loadersmore_horiz Loadersmore_horiz

Highlights
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Power
Reach
Lift at 7,6 m / 25 ft
125 kW
168 hp
9,750 m
32 ft
5 670 kg
12,500 lb
engine icon
Power
125 kW
168 hp

Reach
9,750 m
32 ft

Lift at 7,6 m / 25 ft
5 670 kg
12,500 lb

Overview

An all-around loader, the 234B can be equipped with a pull-through delimber, bar saw slasher, circle saw slasher or grapple saw for maximum flexibility.

Efficient hydraulics with swing priority and energy recovery deliver simultaneous power to all machine functions for high performance, response and fuel efficiency. Loader cab interior

Operating Environment

 234B loader pull through delimiting

Built for the Job

 234B with AC16 carrier

Will Travel

Operating Environment

 Loader cab interior

Built for the Job

 234B loader pull through delimiting

Will Travel

 234B with AC16 carrier

Operating Environment

The parallel action seat with ergonomic contoured cushions provides maximum comfort for long shifts. Integrated heating and ventilated cooling system augment the cab’s climate control system.

Fully adjustable with easy access controls for seat angle, seat pan extension, back recline, and lumbar support. The heavy duty air ride suspension system adjusts for operator weight and damper firmness control.

Tilt-up armrests adjust to further customize the operating position. It all leads to reduced operator fatigue, safer operation, and improved productivity.

 Loader cab interior

Built for the Job

The strength-to-weight optimized boom system is designed to withstand the forces of high cycle delimbing and loading.

234B loader pull through delimiting

Will Travel

The 234B is available with the Mackolines Machines & Hire AC16 articulating carrier for mill yard applications. Equipped with Mackolines Machines & Hire's WideRange® drive system, the AC16 can handle tough terrain and towing applications.

 234B with AC16 carrier

Product Specifications

Metric
Imperial

Dimensions

LENGTH less boom and steps 4 900 mm
WIDTH 2 590 mm
HEIGHT 3 530 mm
WEIGHT 15 130 kg

Power

ENGINE Tier 4f Mackolines Machines & Hire FPT N45 Tier 4f
125 kW (168 hp) @ 2,200 rpm (rated)
129 kW (173 hp) @ 1,900 rpm (peak)
Automatic idle down
COOLING Side-by-side aluminum radiator, oil cooler, charge air cooler
and A/C condenser
FAN Fixed pitch, high flow
Optional Flexxaire® variable pitch, reversing
FUEL CAPACITY 378 L
DEF CAPACITY 43 L

Hydraulic System

PUMP, MAIN Piston
PUMP, SWING Piston, pressure compensated
FILTRATION (4) spin-on, 7 micron full-flow
CYLINDER, HOIST 165 mm (6.5 in) bore
CYLINDER, STICK 140 mm (5.5 in) bore
CYLINDERS, STABILIZERS (4) 165 mm (6.5 in) bore,
bolt-on bi-directional lock valves
RESERVOIR 200 L

Subframe

LENGTH less step 4 290 mm
SUPPORT BASE 3 810 mm x 4 650 m
STABILIZER PADS 585 mm x 710 mm

Rotating Upper

SWING DRIVE 10 rpm variable, 360˚ continuous rotation
Swing priority and energy recovery
SWING BEARING 1 190 mm (47 in) ball circle diameter
Internal gear teeth
Double reduction planetary gearbox
ENCLOSURE Walk-up platform
COUNTERWEIGHT 910 kg

+ ALL

BROCHURE

Onsite Access with LogOn

Onsite access to production and service information. Using a mobile device and a secure WiFi hotspot, users can easily access detailed machine data and diagnostic tools at the worksite with LogOn.


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RemoteLog Telematics

Off site access to telematics. Be connected to your forestry operation from almost anywhere – all you need is RemoteLog, and a device with internet connectivity.


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Key Benefits

Efficient load sensing hydraulic system. High performance, low fuel consumption
Energy recovery swing system. Closed loop system recovers energy as swing decelerates
Dedicated swing pump. Quick swing cycles, enhanced pull-through delimbing performance
Automatic engine idle down. Reduced fuel consumption in variable wood flow situations
Strength-to-weight optimized boom. Designed for heavy lifting and pull-through delimbing
Quiet, climate controlled operating environment
Efficient load sensing hydraulic system. High performance, low fuel consumption
Automatic engine idle down. Reduced fuel consumption in variable wood flow situations
Energy recovery swing system. Closed loop system recovers energy as swing decelerates
Strength-to-weight optimized boom. Designed for heavy lifting and pull-through delimbing
Dedicated swing pump. Quick swing cycles, enhanced pull-through delimbing performance
Quiet, climate controlled operating environment
 prod_benefits Mackolines Machines & Hire Stories

Loads of Success in Michigan

BTB travels to Michigan to visit Mike Delene, owner of MD Contracting to talk about the reliability and versatility of his Mackolines Machines & Hire AC16 carriers for woodyard duties.


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In the Field

Resources

Cedar Hill Services


On a wet and rainy February day in Arkansas, BTB and Mackolines Machines & Hire district manager Heinz Pfeifer visited Jimmie McKinney, owner of Cedar Hill Services to learn about his business and his machines, a 234B loader, 724G feller buncher and 625E skidder.


M.T. Sykes Logging


BTB spoke with Marvin Thomas Sykes, owner of M.T. Sykes Logging and 27-year-old son Colton Sykes to learn more about their all-Mackolines Machines & Hire harvesting operations.


Capturing Value in the Adirondacks


Fourth generation logger, Larry Richards talks about his operations in the Adirondacks and leveraging the knowledge and expertise of the team to capture more value – for the company and the landowners.


234B Loader Walk-around


Learn about the Mackolines Machines & Hire 234B loader in this informative walk-around video.


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